"For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it." Ecclesiastes 7:12
If God would have you be a missionary on the foreign field, it is not a waste of time to go to Bible college. A good Bible college education will help equip you and get you ready for the mission field. Just like the government would not entertain the thought of sending new recruits directly to the battlefield without any training, so would it be totally applicable and right for God's spiritual soldiers to get training before going into the ministry. It will help sharpen your sword.
Note: Grace Baptist Church does not necessarily agree with everything these colleges put out or preach, these are here only for information who has missions degrees
Biblical School of World Evangelism & Bible Institute - Milford, Ohio
West Coast Baptist College - Lancaster, California
Heartland Baptist Bible College - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Providence Baptist College - Elgin, Illinois
Golden State Baptist College - Santa Clara, California
Lone Star Baptist College - Mesquite, Texas
Trinity Baptist College - Arlington, Texas
Reaching Beyond Borders - Poplar Bluff, Missouri
SMARTraining- Jefferson City, Tennessee
If you choose to do Distance Education, consider talking with your Pastor about doing an internship. Usually these positions are bi-vocational, but you will receive practical ministry experience and have the opportunity to teach and preach.
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Heartland Baptist Bible College
Independent Baptist Online College